2004 Ford E-450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford E-450, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford e450 sd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the brakes would seize independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where both the front and rear brakes were replaced. The master cylinder was also included in the repair. The failure recurred numerous times. There had been other repairs that involved the replacement of the brakes. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10534107, filed 2013-08, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes suddenly engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the aluminum pucks in the braking system expanded when heated, causing the brakes to engage. The mechanic recommended replacing the aluminum pucks with steel ones. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 3/28/14”
NHTSA complaint #10553339, filed 2013-11, 30,000 miles“Ford e450 doors pop open while driving. Consumer states that the body is twisted, the doors pop open while driving. The motor and transmission have been replaced. Plus this vehicle has experienced even more severe problems. The consumer stated the bolts sheared off the body of the vehicle, the roof leaked, the vehicle would just shut off with no warning and the overhead of the cab was coming off over the windshield. Odi note: this is a rockport body on an e450 Ford chassis - gtb 5-2-08”
NHTSA complaint #10223911, filed 2008-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 54% |
| 2021 | 10 | 37% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 25% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 20 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-450
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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